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Matthew 20:29

What does Matthew 20:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 20:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 20:29 means

As Jesus and His disciples were departing from Jericho, a "great multitude followed him." This detail highlights Jesus' popularity and the public nature of His ministry, even as He drew nearer to Jerusalem and His passion. The presence of a large crowd provides the setting for the next miraculous encounter, showing that Jesus' journey was marked by continued interaction with those in need.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And as they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And as they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they were going out from Jericho, a great number went after him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they going forth from Jericho, there followed him a great multitude,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And as they went out from Jericho a great crowd followed him.

Context

This verse marks a geographical transition and introduces the setting for the next narrative segment: the healing of two blind men. It immediately follows Jesus' crucial teaching on servant leadership and His own example of sacrifice. This movement from a private teaching moment to a public encounter with a 'great multitude' shows the ongoing activity of Jesus' ministry as He approaches Jerusalem.

v.28even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

v.29This passage

v.30And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 10:46

    And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.

  • Luke 18:35

    And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

  • Matthew 9:27

    And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.

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